Tag: education policy

UMD education students remain passionate amid U.S. education department changes

Trump has carried out a number of actions against the country’s education system since taking office in January with the goal of dismantling the education department.

Amelia Twyman
April 22, 2025

An expanded Big Ten alliance could be a game changer for equitable university policy

The Big Ten Academic Alliance is impressive, but the universities involved have a responsibility to do better.

Isabella Cusack
March 13, 2024

UMD students share child welfare, education policy priorities at advocacy event

Students met with state legislators to discuss policy initiatives centered on improving literacy, reducing chronic absenteeism and more.

Freelance Reporter
February 16, 2024

Democratic trifectas need to flex power, stop book banning

Democratic trifectas must thwart educational censorship while they can.

Hunter Craig
October 6, 2023

SCOTUS already weakened affirmative action. A Virginia high school case could destroy it.

An unfavorable ruling could be a dangerous step towards a white-centric education system.

Tara Davoodi
September 6, 2023

Public dollars belong in public schools, not private ones

By giving some students the option to attend private schools, legislators lose their imperative to responsibly oversee the implementation of the Blueprint for Maryland’s Future.

Dhruvak Mirani
March 30, 2023

Maryland General Assembly considers health education, parental rights bills

Bills about parental rights, the state health curriculum and more are generating conversations around the state.

Marijke Friedman
March 7, 2023